Finding the Third Proportional to 210,540 and 323,620
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,540 and 323,620 is: 497,434.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,540 : 323,620 = 323,620 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,540/323,620 = 323,620/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,540x = 323,620 × 323,620 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,540x = 104,729,904,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,729,904,400/210,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,434.71
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